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Hohenzollern

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Ho·hen·zol·lern  (hn-zlrn, -tsôl-)
German royal family who ruled Brandenburg from 1415 and later extended their control to Prussia (1525). Under Frederick I (ruled 1701-1713) the family's possessions were unified as the kingdom of Prussia. From 1871 to 1918 Hohenzollern monarchs ruled the German Empire.
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Noun1.HohenzollernHohenzollern - a German noble family that ruled Brandenburg and Prussia
dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
royal family, royal house, royal line, royalty - royal persons collectively; "the wedding was attended by royalty"
Frederick I - son of Frederick William who in 1701 became the first king of Prussia (1657-1713)
Frederick William, Great Elector - the Elector of Brandenburg who rebuilt his domain after its destruction during the Thirty Years' War (1620-1688)
Frederick William I - son of Frederick I who became king of Prussia in 1713; reformed and strengthened the Prussian army (1688-1740)
Frederick William II - king of Prussia who became involved in a costly war with France (1744-1797)
Frederick William III - king of Prussia who became involved in the Napoleonic Wars (1770-1840)
Frederick William IV - king of Prussia who violently suppressed democratic movements (1795-1865)
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He started off with a bright air of knowing his way and turned a corner or so, and was only beginning to suspect that he did not know where he was going when his attention was recalled to the sky by the report of a gun from the Hohenzollern and celestial cheering.
The War in the Air by Wells, H.G. View in context
The members of the West Wind's dynasty are modified in a way by the regions they rule, as a Hohenzollern, without ceasing to be himself, becomes a Roumanian by virtue of his throne, or a Saxe-Coburg learns to put the dress of Bulgarian phrases upon his particular thoughts, whatever they are.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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